Steering Handbook

This edited volume presents basic principles as well as advanced concepts of the computational modeling of steering systems. Moreover, the book includes the components and functionalities of modern steering system, which are presented comprehensively and in a practical way. The book is written by more than 15 leading experts from the automotive industry and its components suppliers. The target audience primarily comprises practicing engineers, developers, researchers as well as graduate students who want to specialize in this field.

List of contents

Introduction and History.- Basic Principles of the Steering Process.- Steering.- Steering kinematics.- Basics of transverse dynamics.- Acoustics and vibrations.- Layout of steering systems.- Steering wheel.- Steering column and intermediate steering shaft.- Mechanical and hydraulic gears.- Tie rods.- Hydraulic power supply.- Electrically powered hydraulic steering.- Electric Power Steering systems.- Superimposed steering system.- All-wheel steering.- Steer-by-Wire.- Overview - driver assistance system.- Outlook - The future of steering.

Summary

This edited volume presents basic principles as well as advanced concepts of the computational modeling of steering systems. Moreover, the book includes the components and functionalities of modern steering system, which are presented comprehensively and in a practical way. The book is written by more than 15 leading experts from the automotive industry and its components suppliers. The target audience primarily comprises practicing engineers, developers, researchers as well as graduate students who want to specialize in this field.

Product details

• Assisted by: Manfre Harrer (Editor), Manfred Harrer (Editor), Pfeffer (Editor), Pfeffer (Editor), Peter Pfeffer (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.07.2016
• EAN: 9783319054483
• ISBN: 978-3-31-905448-3
• No. of pages: 565
• Dimensions: 158 mm x 239 mm x 36 mm
• Weight: 1029 g
• Illustrations: XVII, 565 p. 455 illus., 227 illus. in color.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; Maschinenbau, Elektronik, B, Mathematik für Ingenieure, Vibration, engineering, Dynamics, Automotive Engineering, Other manufacturing technologies, Mechanics of solids, Dynamical systems, Maths for engineers, Mathematical modelling, Mechatronics, Automotive (motor mechanic) skills, Mathematical Modeling and Industrial Mathematics, Mathematical models, Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control, Multibody Systems and Mechanical Vibrations